Is Ezekiel Bread Gluten-Free?

Celiac.com 11/01/2024 - We get a lot of questions about breads and baked goods. Lately, we've seen a bunch of questions about Ezekiel bread. Is Ezekiel bread gluten-free, and safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity?

Most Ezekiel bread is not gluten-free, but Ezekiel does make some gluten-free breads. Here's the rundown.

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Ezekiel is popular brand of sprouted, bread. According to the company website, most Ezekiel bread is a type of sprouted grain bread made from a mixture of whole grains and legumes, including wheat, barley, and spelt, which are all gluten-containing grains. While the sprouting process may reduce the gluten content of these breads slightly, it does not eliminate it, meaning it still contains gluten and can trigger an immune response in people with celiac disease. 

That means most Ezekiel breads are not gluten-free, and are not safe for people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.

So be sure to avoid any breads made with gluten ingredients, including those from Ezekiel.

However, the good news is that Ezekiel does make brown rice flour bread a that specifically formulated to be gluten-free. Just be sure to check the label for a certified "Gluten-Free" designation.

Gluten-free breads by Ezekiel include the following:

• Ezekiel Gluten-Free Brown Rice Bread

If you're looking for a sprouted gluten-free bread, there are many alternatives on the market that made from gluten-free grains like millet, quinoa, and buckwheat. However, it’s important to carefully check the label for a certified "Gluten-Free" designation.